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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 SSR 🢒 Body 🢒 Roof 🢒 Folding Top Rear Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: When installing or removing the downstop capture latch, ensure the retractable roof is fully latched into the windshield header to avoid personal injury.

  1. Remove the folding top side rail assembly. Refer to Folding Top Side Rail Assembly Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 1291232 Size: SH
  2. Using a grease pencil or suitable marking device, mark the location of the capture latch to the side rail assembly.

    3. Object Number: 1291254 Size: SH
  3. Measure and record the capture latch cable length before removal.

    4. Object Number: 1291263 Size: SH
  4. Loosen the jam nut (1) on the capture latch cable and remove the cable.

    5. Object Number: 1291239 Size: SH
  5. Remove the capture latch fasteners.
  6. Remove the capture latch from the side rail assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1291239 Size: SH
  1. Install the capture latch into the side rail assembly.
  2. Install the capture latch fasteners. Hand tighten only.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Align the capture latch to the alignment marks.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 1291263 Size: SH
  4. Install the capture latch cable to the capture latch.
  5. Set the capture latch cable to recorded length.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the jam nut (1) to 5 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 1291254 Size: SH
  6. Install the folding top side rail assembly. Refer to Folding Top Side Rail Assembly Replacement .
  7. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation .